Chefs from Guinea

The West African country Guinea, is a former French colony and so the city people enjoy French-inspired dishes such as French omelets, or Coupe coupe (Smoked bbq meats) in a baguette sandwich.

The most common Guinean food is rice and sauce which may include pieces of meat or fish, or both. Food can be eaten with a spoon or your hands and is sometimes served in one big bowl for everyone to share.

Some other specialities include:

Jollof rice: cooked with palm oil, tomato paste and onions. Often served with vegetables, meat or fish

FouFou: A sticky white mass made with cassava flour usually as an accompaniment to soup

Yassa Chicken: Cooked in a sauce made with onions and tomatoes

Jus de Bissap: Juice made with dried hibiscus flowers and sugar

Fried Plantain: Delicious sweet pieces of plantain deep-fried and usually served as a side dish